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Training Anesthesia Providers in Gastric Ultrasound Assessment: An Integrative Review
Megan Rafferty1, Aaron Turner1, Eli Walch1
1Nurse Anesthesia Resident at the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing, Baltimore, Maryland.
AANA Journal
|October 7, 2025
Summary
Anesthesia providers can improve patient safety using gastric point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS). Training in gastric POCUS techniques and interpretation enhances provider competency for better perioperative decision-making.
Area of Science:
- Anesthesiology
- Medical Education
- Point-of-Care Ultrasound
Background:
- Gastric point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) is a valuable tool for anesthesia providers to assess gastric content in the perioperative setting.
- Proficiency in gastric POCUS technique and interpretation is crucial for accurate patient care decisions.
- Professional organizations support the use of gastric POCUS.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review current educational and assessment strategies for anesthesia provider competency in perioperative gastric POCUS.
- To identify feasible, efficient, reliable, and beneficial educational approaches.
Main Methods:
- An integrative literature review was conducted.
- Strict inclusion and exclusion criteria were applied, resulting in the analysis of eight articles.
- Focus on educational strategies and competency assessment in gastric POCUS.
Main Results:
- Various educational strategies, including didactic, hands-on, electronic, and self-directed courses, show success.
- Post-intervention analyses demonstrate improved anesthesia provider competency in gastric POCUS.
- Findings support the effectiveness of diverse educational modalities.
Conclusions:
- Effective educational strategies exist to enhance anesthesia provider competency in gastric POCUS.
- Continuous training and assessment are vital for optimizing perioperative patient care using gastric POCUS.
- Gastric POCUS education is essential for improving anesthesia provider skills and patient safety.
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